What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Technician position at The Spice House?
Description
Who We Are: Founded in 1957, The Spice House is the leading purveyor of the finest spices, herbs, blends, and extracts. Our customers range from renowned Michelin-star chefs to home cooks everywhere. For over 60 years, we have curated a global network of premium growers and distributors to offer our customers unrivaled quality and selection. Our goal is to be the trusted resource for fresh flavors and shared culinary experiences in kitchens around the world. We have been featured in The New York Times, Food & Wine, and Bon Appétit and named a favorite by celebrities and chefs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Alton Brown. We have recently started to grow into the grocery sales channel and can now be found in stores like The Fresh Market, Mariano’s, and Fresh Thyme.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Sanitation Technician to join our team. The Sanitation Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the cleanliness and food safety of the food manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing processing and production equipment, and resetting the rooms for changeovers. It will also support general sanitation tasks throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on team player with strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. This is a full-time position Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 4pm, pay starting at $18/hr.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily and periodic cleaning and sanitation of all processing equipment, including but not limited to grinders, mixers, sifters, fillers, and packaging machines.
- Conduct thorough sanitation between product changeovers, ensuring compliance with allergen and cross-contamination protocols.
- Assist with room startup and shutdown tasks
- Clean and reset production and processing rooms between runs, including floors, walls, equipment, drains, and surfaces.
- Ensure that cleaning chemicals and sanitizing agents are used properly, following all safety protocols and guidelines.
- Maintain accurate sanitation records, including cleaning logs, chemical usage, and verification checklists.
- Assist with waste removal and disposal in compliance with sanitation and environmental guidelines.
- Conduct routine inspections of sanitation practices and report any maintenance or safety concerns to management.
- Support general facility cleanliness, including warehouse, breakrooms, restrooms, and common areas as needed.
- Work closely with production, warehouse, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless operations and minimize downtime.
- Follow and enforce all Spice House general work rules, policies, procedures, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements.
- Assist with bagging, boxing, and labeling of products for processing and production.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
- Familiarity with food safety standards, GMPs, and sanitation best practices.
- Ability to work with and properly handle cleaning chemicals and sanitizing agents.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and regularly stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment for sanitation is a plus.
- HACCP or food safety certification is a plus.
- Passion for food and flavors a must!
Why The Spice House:
- You can make a huge impact as a key member of an emerging brand that’s disrupting how consumers gain access to the freshest spices
- You will work with a group of passionate team members that are driven to help home cooks and professional chefs alike create delicious food with the highest quality ingredients
- You’ll join a company that is passionate about its people and their development, with opportunities for training and advancement
- Employee benefits* include health, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days; 401K with company match, generous time off, spice education and free spices monthly *Program and eligibility rules apply
Reports To: Production Manager
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Standard workdays are Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4pm. Some overtime, weekend, or evening work may be required depending on production schedules.
Pay: Pay starts at $18/hour
Salary : $18